| | JUNE 20249HKBN & NOKIA LAUNCH ASIA'S FIRST 25G PON BROADBAND SERVICEIN FOCUSACTXA PARTNERS WITH DH CLINIC TO PIONEER AI-BASED DIABETES RESEARCH IN INDIAActxa Pte Ltd ('Actxa'), a deep tech company from Singapore specializing in AI, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Diabetes and Hypertension Clinic ('DHC') in India, a center dedicated to diabetes evaluation and management. This MOU, signed on June 6, 2024, signifies a strategic move for Actxa to advance research on diabetes prevention using artificial intelligence ('AI') in India.Since 2017, Actxa has been working with research and medical institutions in Singapore to develop non-invasive technology for detecting elevated blood glucose levels and assessing diabetic risk. The company completed its first clinical trial in 2022 and published its first scientific paper in 2023. Actxa's BGEM is the world's first non-invasive blood glucose monitoring solution, powered by an AI-driven algorithm that allows wearables and hearables with Photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors to evaluate the risk of impaired glucose regulation.In India, approximately 77 million adults suffer from Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), with nearly 25 million classified as prediabetic. Individuals with diabetes face an elevated risk of severe health issues, such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. Over time, T2DM can damage blood vessels in the heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. This MOU aims to expand the research on non-invasive blood glucose monitoring using artificial intelligence within the Indian population. If successful, the non-invasive solution will offer an affordable and user-friendly method to encourage regular monitoring of blood glucose levels and diabetic risk in India.Marcus Soo, Actxa's Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are happy to work with like-minded professionals like Dr. Abhinav Gupta of DHC. This collaboration showcases commitment from both Actxa and DHC and our dedication to improving the lives of individuals affected by diabetes through innovation and excellence using advanced science and AI technology. Together with DHC, we aim to empower individuals in India with valuable insights into their diabetic health." Nokia has revealed that Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKBN), a prominent provider of telecom and technology solutions in Hong Kong and the PRC, will implement its 25G PON fiber solution. This move aims to offer customers in the region exceptionally fast and dependable broadband access speeds. The deployment of 25G PON will enable the delivery of symmetrical broadband speeds of up to 20Gb/s, which are crucial for supporting cutting-edge applications and business services driving the contemporary digital economy.Fiber optic technology, renowned for its future-proofing and energy efficiency, is now connecting everything to multi-gigabit services. As the digital economy expands, operators such as HKBN are keen to introduce new services that can provide unparalleled user experiences and adapt to evolving broadband requirements. Powered by the Quillion chipset, Nokia's 25G PON fiber broadband solution enables HKBN to repurpose its current fiber broadband infrastructure, swiftly meeting the growing demand for increased capacity and advanced broadband services.Owner, Executive Vice-Chairman, and Group CEO, "Since 2004, HKBN has been the market leader in introducing Hong Kong's first fiber-to-the-home broadband service. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, we have joined forces with Nokia to achieve a groundbreaking upgrade, proudly providing customers with a revolutionary 25Gbps broadband speed that meets their ever-increasing demands for network connectivity. Looking ahead, we will continue to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, investing resources to expand network coverage and upgrade infrastructure. This will enable more households and businesses to benefit from our exceptional and high-quality services".Geert Heyninck, Vice President of Broadband Networks at Nokia, "Nokia's technology enables HKBN to upgrade its existing fiber network quickly and efficiently, leveraging both passive and active assets. With Nokia's technology and HKBN 's citywide network, we're leading customers into a new era of seamless connectivity".
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